Indians win dramatic finale against Minnesota, keep AL Central hopes alive

Yesterday’s Baseball

Cleveland 4 - Minnesota 3

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All hail Carlos Santana. Without him, yesterday’s game would have likely resulted in a loss — and a sweep — to the Twins.

Today’s Baseball

Plutko vs. Norris at 7:10 p.m at Progressive Field

Other Tribe News

Your mid-season reminder that the Indians are good — waitingfornextyear.com Despite some disappointing moments to the season, WFNY’s Michael Bode proposes that the Indians are, in fact, good.

Righty Otero set to begin rehab assignment — indians.com The Indians bullpen is going to get some help soon. But will it be good Dan Otero, or evil mustache bad Dan Otero?

The Indians Can’t Hit Changeups and Opposing Teams Know It — everyonehatescleveland.com — This one is a couple weeks old, but it’s good and I wanted to make sure it got noted somewhere. There’s a reason Lucas Giolito knew to throw nothing but changeups when he dominated the Indians last month. It’s no secret the Tribe aren’t adjusting to off-speed pitches well.

Around the League

• Fernando Tatis Jr. entered the dang Matrix.
• Anthony Castrovince takes a crack at predicting a few potential trades.
• An Atlantic Batter became the first to test out the new “steal first base” rule.